THE CHELMA ADVISORY INSTITUTE
We Wish you a Merry Christmas and Prosperous new year 2012
(Enabling women To Alleviate Poverty through self employment Initiatives)
Who are we?
Legal Status
Chelma Advisory Institute (CAI) is a non-profit making organization limited by guarantee initiated to support the initiatives of poor and vulnerable women/ communities to construct enterprises in an effort to improve their present living conditions. The organization has its coordination offices in Nakuru and Kisii Districts. Currently Chelma Advisory Institute works with community members in Kisii, Nyamira, Gucha and Nakuru Districts of Nyanza and Rift valley provinces respectively.
What are we for?
Vision of Chelma Advisory Institute (CAI)
In a world where poverty is the worst enemy of humanity, Chelma Advisory Institute aims to help the poorest/vulnerable fulfill their potential.
Mission
Develop the micro-finance sector viz-a-viz support local groups/individuals in promoting sustainable socio-economic activities in collaboration with others in order to bring about integral development in the above mentioned Districts.
The strategies used by Chelma Advisory Institute to accomplish the mission include the promotion of:-
Ø Capacity building and training on entrepreneurship development and marketing.
Ø Collaboration and networking.
Ø Strengthening existing CBOs/Individuals through micro-credits.
Ø Creating an environment of fair-trading by establishing linkages between small based business people and producers.
Ø Ensuring 100% recovery of loans to use for next cycle and sustainability of our clientele.
Ø Sustainable agriculture.
Ø Environment conservation.
Ø Media.
Goals and Objectives of Chelma Advisory Institute (CAI)
The goals of Chelma Advisory Institute (CAI) is to support the initiatives of poor and vulnerable communities to construct small enterprises in an effort to improve their present living conditions as well as integrate other relevant development programmes.
The specific objectives of the organization are
Ø Develop effective tools to develop micro-finance regionally.
Ø Guarantee ethics and excellence in the development of all activities.
Ø Become a self-sufficient organization by developing diversified and sustainable products.
Ø To make a difference in peoples lives.
Ø To promote collaboration and networking among the partners in development.
Ø To mobilize resources for financial sustainability and development for all mankind.
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